Reach New Heights in Computing Performance
Our RealSSD™ C300 drives are designed to bring performance and portability to laptops and other computing applications. Because they take advantage of the SATA 6 Gb/s interface—with backward compatibility to SATA 3 Gb/s—they deliver blistering read and write speeds, helping improve boot and application load times. But even on SATA 3 Gb/s systems, the C300 drives still outperform other SSDs on the market and leave traditional hard drives in the dust. In fact, based on PCMark® Vantage scores, our C300 drives are nearly 14 times faster than standard hard drives, and they weigh less, consume less power, and are more durable.
And as a leader in NAND design and development, we’re the best-equipped to optimize NAND components for SSDs. Using leading NAND technology and a high-speed ONFI 2.1 interface, we provide the foundation for high performance and help you get the most out of your machine.
Client Solid State Drives Part Catalog
World's Fastest Client SSD
Our C300 drives are the fastest client SSDs on the market. To prove it, we tested our C300 drives against the best competitive SSD using the PCMark® Vantage benchmark on identical SATA 6 Gb/s systems.
Our C300 SSDs are able to capitalize on our high-speed MLC NAND because they're the first SSDs designed for the SATA 6 Gb/s interface. Because moving to SATA 6 Gb/s removes the bandwidth bottleneck, our 256GB drives can deliver sequential read and write speeds of up to 355 MB/s and 215 MB/s, respectively. That's much faster than drives that use the SATA 3 Gb/s interface. All this bandwidth-focused performance will help optimize your system, creating a better overall experience.
Because our C300 SSD supports the Trim command and identifies itself as an SSD to the OS, it takes advantage of the SSD optimization features built into Windows® 7. It’s a small, but important, differentiation because SSDs manage data differently than a rotating hard drive. After Windows 7 knows it’s working with an SSD, the OS configures itself to optimize performance by canceling useless hard disk-focused tasks like defrag. The Trim command functions like an SSD clean-up utility, enabling the SSD to free up blocks occupied by deleted files, increasing write speeds and stretching drive endurance.
For more about Windows 7 and SSDs, read what Dean Klein, Micron’s VP of Memory System Development, has to say in our SSD Innovations Blog.
Client Solid State Drives Features and Benefits
| | Features | Benefits |
| Capacity |
C300: 128GB to 256GB
C200: 30GB to 120GB |
Industry standard for notebook applications |
| Form Factor |
1.8- and 2.5-inch |
Drop-in replacement for existing designs that use HDDs |
| System Interface |
C300: SATA 6 Gb/s
C200: SATA 3 Gb/s |
Both interfaces are backward compatible for easy integration
Next-generation SATA 6 Gb/s provides ultra-high bandwith for unprecedented performance |
| Average Power (active/standby) |
C300: 3.9W* / <100mW
C200: 2.5W / <120mW |
Improves battery life and heat dissipation |
| Sustained Sequential Read/Write Speeds |
C300: up to 355 MB/s read and 215 MB/s write*
C200: up to 170 MB/s read and 70 MB/s write |
Improves operating system boot and application load times |
| Shock and Vibration |
1500 G/1ms shock
2Hz to 500Hz at 3.1G vibration |
Absence of any moving parts enables reliable operation in the most demanding environments |
| Temperature Range |
0°C to +70°C |
Ideal for rugged environments |
| Weight |
1.8-inch: 43g**
2.5-inch: 75g** |
Lighter than HDDs, making them better for portable applications |
*WRITE speed varies with capacity; power varies with capacity and form factor; 1.8" 256GB drive specs shown here.
**C200 drives are 2g heavier.
Six Ways Micron's Client SSDs Deliver More
Performance
Improve boot and application load times, delivering information on demand.
Reliability
Withstand extreme shock and vibration, ensuring higher reliability in the most demanding environments.
Low Power
Consume significantly less power than typical hard drives.
Lightweight
Weigh less than HDDs, providing high-capacity storage with maximum portability.
Compatibility
Backward compatible to SATA 3 Gb/s, making them easy-to-adopt, drop-in HDD replacements.
NAND Expertise
Leverage Micron's proven quality and test capabilities to provide excellent drive reliability.
Why Buy Micron?
- Technology Leader
Micron's manufacturing efficiencies, cutting-edge innovations, and leading patent portfolio lead the industry in technological excellence.
- Product Breadth
With a full line of DRAM components, modules, and NAND Flash products, we have the right device for your design.
- Technical Support
Micron's engineering and technical assistance can provide the competitive advantage you need to get your designs to market faster.
- Quality Products
Stringent quality and reliability testing makes our devices stand out as some of the highest-quality parts in the industry.
- Customer Commitment
We work closely with other vendors, manufacturers, and enablers to help you deliver a complete, proven solution.
- Environmental Certification
All devices are available in Pb-free versions, and many offer the added environmental protection of "green" packaging.